What's Article 23, Hong Kong's new draconian national security law?
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Hong Kong has approved a new national security law—Article 23—which gives lawmakers sweeping powers to quell opposition. The legislation was ratified a mere 11 days after its introduction at the request of city leader John Lee. Reports said Hong Kong's Legislative Council, packed with Beijing loyalists following an electoral overhaul, rushed the law through to approval. This is Hong Kong's second national security law. The first was imposed by Beijing in 2020, which triggered massive anti-government protests.